Quick answer: No — the Buford Corn Maze is not closing and is not for sale. The maze's owners have confirmed they will open for the 2026 season on September 11, and their lease on the Bennett Road property runs through January 2028, guaranteeing at least two more full seasons. The land itself has been sold by its owner for future warehouse development, but that change affects the property's long-term future — not this year's maze, festivals, or events.

If you've seen concerned posts circulating on social media about the Buford Corn Maze "closing" or "selling," here's the full, straightforward picture: what's confirmed, what's still uncertain, and everything you need to know to plan your visit this fall.

What Is the Buford Corn Maze?

The Buford Corn Maze is a family-owned fall attraction at 4470 Bennett Road in Buford, Georgia, open continuously since 2008. For more than 15 years it has been a South Hall/Gwinnett-area tradition, drawing families for its corn maze, haunted forest, hayrides, and seasonal festivals. Current owners Billy and Cindy Sachse took over operations in 2023 and have continued the farm's mix of daytime family activities and nighttime haunted attractions. The maze has previously been recognized by Country Living Magazine as one of the top corn mazes in America.

Why Are People Saying the Corn Maze Is Closing?

The confusion started after the property's landowner decided to sell the land for commercial development — a decision made by the landowner, not by the Buford Corn Maze's operators. Local developer SDP Acquisitions has proposed building two warehouses totaling nearly 400,000 square feet on the site, and the City of Buford held a rezoning meeting on Monday, August 3, 2026, giving nearby residents a chance to weigh in before any final approvals move forward.

That combination — a land sale plus a warehouse rezoning request — is what set off community speculation that this could be the maze's "last season." The Buford Corn Maze's owners responded directly to clear things up.

What the Owners Actually Said

In an official statement, the Buford Corn Maze owners addressed the rumors head-on:

"We know how much this maze means to this community because it means the same to us. We're not going anywhere this year. We're planning our biggest season yet, and we know how many people in this community care deeply about what happens to this land."

The full statement laid out three key points:

• They are not closing and not selling. Tickets, events, and bookings for the 2026 season are proceeding as normal.
• The current lease runs through January 2028, which covers this fall's season and at least one more full season (fall 2027) after it.
• Beyond 2028, they are exploring relocation options to keep the Buford Corn Maze tradition going, though no details have been finalized.

Under the current development timeline, warehouse construction is not expected to begin until April 2028 — after the maze's lease term ends — meaning this year's and next year's fall seasons are expected to proceed as planned regardless of how the rezoning process unfolds.

Buford Corn Maze 2026 Season: Key Dates

The maze opens for its 2026 season on September 11, 2026. As in past years, expect the season to run from early September through early November, with extended haunted-attraction hours added on weekend nights closer to Halloween. Because operating hours vary by week and by day, check the maze's official hours page or Facebook/Instagram (@bufordcornmaze) before you go, especially for holiday weekends and their December "Corn Festivus" Christmas event.

2026 Ticket Prices

Kids age 2 and under get free admission. Tickets can be purchased online in advance (valid any day the maze is open that season) or in person at the gate with cash or card. Season passes are also available for repeat visitors. Note that ticket prices don't include tax, and the maze does not offer weather-related refunds, so it's worth checking the forecast before heading out.

What to Expect: Attractions at the Maze

Beyond the corn maze itself, a visit typically includes:

• A multi-acre corn maze with a new design each season
• The Scream Zone haunted forest for nighttime visitors
• Unlimited hayrides
• Kids' CORNer play area
• Farm animal encounters, including alpacas
• A cornball slide and other kid-friendly activities
• Seasonal photo spots, including sunflower and pumpkin displays
• Group and school field trip bookings

Where Is the Buford Corn Maze Located?

The maze sits at 4470 Bennett Road, Buford, GA 30519, near the intersection of Friendship Road and Hog Mountain Road, in the South Hall County area just outside Buford. This is the same property at the center of the warehouse rezoning discussion — the maze operates on leased land, while the underlying property is owned separately and is what's being sold and proposed for redevelopment.

What Happens After 2027?

This is the part that's genuinely still unresolved. The Buford Corn Maze's lease guarantees operations through the 2027 season, but the property owner's sale and the city's rezoning process could change what happens to the land afterward. The maze's owners have said they're actively looking into relocating to keep the tradition alive long-term, but as of now there's no confirmed new site or timeline for a move. Residents who want to stay informed on the rezoning process can follow updates through the City of Buford's meeting schedule, and maze fans can follow the business directly on Facebook and Instagram for the most current word from the owners themselves.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Buford Corn Maze closing in 2026? No. The Buford Corn Maze is opening as planned for the 2026 season on September 11, with normal ticketing, events, and hours.

Is the Buford Corn Maze being sold? The land the maze sits on has been sold by its landowner for future commercial development. The corn maze business itself has not sold and continues to operate under a lease through January 2028.

Why is there a warehouse planned for the Buford Corn Maze property? The property owner (separate from the maze's operators) chose to sell the land. Developer SDP Acquisitions has proposed building two warehouses totaling nearly 400,000 square feet, with a city rezoning meeting held August 3, 2026, and construction not expected to start until April 2028.

How many more seasons will the Buford Corn Maze have at its current location? At least two more full seasons — fall 2026 and fall 2027 — are guaranteed under the current lease, which runs through January 2028.

Will the Buford Corn Maze relocate? The owners have said they are exploring relocation options to continue the tradition beyond 2028 but have not yet released details of a new location.

When does the Buford Corn Maze open for the 2026 season? September 11, 2026.

How much are tickets to the Buford Corn Maze? 2026 pricing is $18.52 for a corn maze ticket, $18.52 for the Scream Zone haunted forest ticket, and $32.41 for a combo ticket covering both. Kids 2 and under are free.

Where is the Buford Corn Maze located? 4470 Bennett Road, Buford, GA 30519, near the intersection of Friendship Road and Hog Mountain Road.

The Bottom Line

Despite the alarming headlines circulating on social media, the Buford Corn Maze is open, operating, and planning what its owners call their biggest season yet. The land's future beyond 2027 is genuinely in flux due to a landowner sale and a proposed warehouse development, but that's a story about the property, not about this fall. If this has been a tradition for your family, the clearest way to support it is simple: go this season, and keep watching the maze's own channels for updates as the longer-term picture becomes clearer.

This article reflects information from the Buford Corn Maze's official public statement, community updates shared in early August 2026, and the business's official website as of publication. Rezoning outcomes and development timelines can change; readers planning ahead should confirm current status directly with the City of Buford's Planning & Zoning Department or the Buford Corn Maze's official channels.